With winter getting under way here in the Northern Hemisphere, we'd like to share some tips for cold weather caching with you.

Safety and What to Pack:
The first thing to think about is safety and what to pack. Before heading out, here's a quick checklist:

- Be sure to tell someone where you are going: you can leave a note at home, email a friend, even update your Facebook or Twitter with your intended caching target or area.

- Pack extra batteries as the cold will drain the ones you have even faster.

 -Always carry water and food with you. That 'short hike' (or drive) to the cache may turn out to be a lot longer than you planned. We often don't drink enough fluids when out in the cold.

 -Don't forget extra water for your kids & canine caching companions.

 -Check the forecast and watch the weather; it can change fast when you are geocaching! We like Wunderground.

 -Know when the sun will set; it gets dark early in the northern latitudes.

 -Pack a headlamp or flashlight. Better yet, pack two.

 -Bring a Rite in the Rain Pen, or Pencils, as regular pens often don't work below freezing.

Finding Caches in Cold Weather:

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